Phil C.
Any Building code about putting concrete blocks on ground?
Hello colleagues,While we started working on an apartment building (15 units) at Atlanta downtown (GA), we were told some strangers drove cars through the parking lot to the lawn backyard during some nights. Tenants a...
Adam F.
Ceiling hole temporary fix
Hey everyone,My upstairs tenant had some leak issues from the attic this past week due to a leaky AC unit. The leak was just resolved, but as a result there are 2 big holes in the ceiling (about 1’x2’). The HVAC guy r...
Scott K.
Forced appreciation examples
I'm curious to better understand some of the nuances around forced appreciation while rehabbing. Some questions include:- When is it appropriate to add an additional bedroom?- When is it appropriate to add an addition...
Clint G.
Do you paint your kitchen cabinets in a rental?
If you have the option to paint or stain your kitchen cabinets in a rental, what do you do?Staining seems like less maintenance, while paint will be tougher to clean and could chip/scratch over time. Seems like staini...
Josh W.
FHA Loan for First Time Multifamily Buyer
Hello everyone,I am thrilled to be a part of the BP community! I live in Los Angeles and have been working as a television producer, however, my goal has always been to purchase a multifamily home to use as my primary...
David Morrow
Is it okay to flex on the 50% rule for recent improvements?
I'm looking at a 2-unit property, and I want to make sure I'm not letting my emotions get involved. I LIKE this property, but I'm not sure if the numbers add up:
Since late 2008, the previous owner has replaced roof...
Nathaniel Tant
What type of cabinets should I install in my new rental property
Hello everyone,I'm trying to figure out what type of cabinets to install in my kitchen. Should I go particle board, prefabricated or the nicer, more expensive plywood cabinets. I'm looking for functionality and cost b...
Pandu Chimata
Master Bathroom- Shower - bench or no bench
We are working on a flip that is expected to have more than $700K value and we are discussing the value of having bench in the shower. This shower is going to be in the master bathroom. There is no tub in this master ...
Account Closed
Ideas for Matching Floor and Wall Tiles
There are two schools of thought when it comes to tiling the bathroom or kitchen. One camp says that the wall and floor tiles should complement each other but should not match because matching floor and wall tiles mak...
Allen Hodges
Rental ordinances from cities
Anybody have any experience fighting a cities rental property ordinance? Seems very discriminatory and unconstitutional to me. Homeowners don’t have to conform to the laws like landlords do